Rolex Watches
Rolex was founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905. Rolex introduced a wide range of professional sport watches like Rolex Submariner and Rolex Sea Dweller as dive watches and Rolex Daytona as racing watch. Rolex is ranked as the largest luxury watch brand.
The first Rolex watch came on to the market in the early 1900s. Since then, and yes Rolex is almost 120 years old, there have been numerous styles of Rolex watches, luxury watches for men and women. The original design for Rolex was very similar to the Rolex Oyster watch, which is still being designed today, and is one of the more popular Rolex watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men is one of the more popular designs.
New Rolex Watches
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Yacht-Master 40mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Black
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Yacht-Master 40 Automatic Chocolate Brown Dial Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose Gold Men's Watch
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Yacht-Master 40 Automatic Black Dial 18 ct Everose Gold Men's Watch
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Yacht Master Automatic Blue Dial Stainless Steel and Platinum Men's Watch
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Yacht-Master 40 Automatic Silver Dial Oystersteel and Platinum Men's Watch
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Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch
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Submariner Automatic Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch
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Sky-Dweller Automatic Blue Dial Oyster Men's Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Automatic Pink Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Automatic Chronometer Candy Pink Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Automatic Chronometer Blue Dial Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Automatic Blue Dial Unisex Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 41 Automatic Silver Dial Men's Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Automatic Black Dial Stainless Steel Unisex Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Automatic Green Dial Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 41 Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch
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New Model 2020 Oyster Perpetual 41mm Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 36 Stainless Steel Automatic Silver Dial Unisex Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Stainless Steel Automatic Silver Dial Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Automatic Pink Dial Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Automatic Pink Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Automatic Coral Red Dial Stainless Steel Unisex Watch
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Oyster Perpetual 34mm Automatic Silver Dial Ladies Watch
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GMT Master II Automatic Black Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch
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GMT Master II Automatic Black Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch
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Other types of Rolex
Rolex Ranking
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Rolex Top Picks
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Top Rolex Watch Models
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Daytona is one of the most expensive categories of Rolex watches. Among all of the other watches, you cannot ignore the stunning Cosmograph Daytona. Rolex Daytona is born for racers. The sports chronograph is the most admirable mechanism of the watch. The first one was manufactured in 1963. Since then, the watch is ruling as the highest priced watch for Rolex. And, Paul Newman Daytona watch is the most expensive Rolex watch ever sold. In an auction, the watch was sold at a price of 17.8 million dollars.
Rolex Submariner
Cosmograph is for drivers and Submariner is for divers. Yes, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is truly the first waterproof watch from the company. Even 330m underwater, the watch performs perfectly. The Submariner watch has a strong oyster case. This is capable of dealing with high pressure and shock. And, you must acknowledge the historical perspective of the watch. A diver can easily monitor time using the rotatable bezel. Cerachrom, another blending of materials by Rolex is the key for its durability.
Rolex GMT Master II
A big part of the Rolex users is businessmen. Considering the importance of intercontinental traveling, Rolex made this amazing timepiece. Rolex GMT Master II can provide a lot of functionality. The second hand of the watch is used for tracking a secondary time-zone. Whenever you are traveling to another country for a business meeting, the GMT Master II can be an outstanding friend to remind of your duty.
Rolex Day Date
Do you need collectible watches which are the first of their kinds? Rolex Day Date is one of them. Why? Rolex first thought of adding a self-changing date in a watch. And, guess what? This Rolex Presidential Day Date watch is the first watch series containing a self-changing calendar. This historical background has played an important role in its price. According to the motto of Rolex, “every watch tells us a story”. You might be interested in getting a watch worn by most of the US presidents!
Rolex Watch Guide
How to Spot a Fake Rolex?
There are many fake Rolex watches in the market today. And your ability to differentiate between the fake and original will save you from falling prey into the hands of unscrupulous watch dealers. Here, you will learn all about the different components of a Rolex watch and what to look out for in an original watch. We will provide an in-depth appraisal of the look and feel of a Rolex. Also, we’ll compare the cases, engravings, metal quality, GMT hand, and magnification of both the original Rolex and its imitation.
We will also compare the weight, details, and the winding crown of the original watch and its imitation. In addition to this, we look at the sounds, numbers, hologram, dial lettering, and impressions.
Finally, we will delve into how experts check a Rolex to know its authenticity. No doubt, each of these details is very important in distinguishing between the real Rolex and a fake. Learn here: How to Spot a Fake Rolex
How to Wind a Rolex?
There are different models of Rolex and self-winding models are some of the popular models in the market. By design, your watch should continue working without stopping. However, if it remains motionless for about 24 hours, it will stop working. When this happens, you have to wind it to get it back into its functional state.
We will look at the step by step guide of how to wind your Rolex watches. In addition to this, we’ll explore how to set the date and time on some of the top models of the brand. For the time and date settings, we’ll look at Quickset and Non-quickset. We will also explore different setting options that are available in the various models of the watch. Learn here: How to Wind a Rolex
Where are Rolex Watches Made?
Rolex makes its watches in Geneva, Switzerland. The company has four facilities for the production of all the components of its watches. They make all components of Rolex pieces in-house at these facilities. Each of the facilities focuses on specific job components. We will take a look at these four facilities and what they do at each of them.
First, we’ll look at the facility at Bienne where the movements of all Rolex watches are being produced. We will also explore Plan-Les-Ouates, which is the central laboratory of the company. Another destination we will look at is Les Acacias, the international headquarters of the brand. This is where the company handles all its research, design, development, marketing, and communications. Lastly, we take a look at the Chêne-Bourg where they produce the dial and gem setting on all Rolex watches. Learn here: Where are Rolex Watches Made
Where are Rolex Watches Made?
Here, we will look at what really matters when considering the prices of Rolex watches. We will explore the various parameters that watch enthusiasts should consider in relation to the price of a Rolex wristwatch. First, it is crucial to look at price vis-à-vis luxury. We will explore this parameter thoroughly in this blog. Second, we’ll also look at value vis-à-vis price.
We’ll take it a step further and explore the world of pre-owned Rolex watches. What are pre-owned Rolex watches? What does it mean to buy a pre-owned watch? Are there any benefits that are associated with buying pre-owned Rolex? We will delve into all these questions in details and provide answers to them in a simple manner. We will give you a better understanding of the prices of Rolex watches.
Why are Rolex Watches so Expensive?
Rolex is arguably one of the most expensive possessions one can find on the market today. Many people are eager to know how much is a Rolex cost and are often surprised by how expensive it actually is. The main reason behind the high cost of the Rolex watches is the fact that the company uses a rare combination of steel and technology to craft each piece. This means that when you buy a Rolex, you are not just buying a wrist watch; you are setting yourself apart from the rest of the wristwatch owners regardless of whether their watches are made from the same type of steel used in the Rolex.
Apart from this unique combination of material and technology, the company also goes a step further by dedicating significant resources towards research and development (R&D). This way, the company ensures that only the best brains in the industry are hired to work on its products and the ultimate satisfaction of this investment is a highly satisfied clientele in the premium/luxury segment of the market. Now, to find out these and more reasons in detail, why don’t you head on to our main article and you will bump into some quite fascinating pieces of information. Learn here: Why are Rolex Watches so Expensive?
History of Rolex Watches
Rolex watches are status symbols. They have been for over a hundred years and they remain that way. They show a certain style and a love for luxury. They show a love for design and technology and more than anything, they show an appreciation for perfection. Rolex, founded by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf in the early 1900s, was all about perfection. Wilsdorf had a dream of creating a luxury wristwatch that was not just elegant and beautiful, but one that never lost a beat.
He did it. He and his team focused totally on the quality of the movement. He knew that he had to use the best possible materials available, ones that would last forever. His quest for perfection led to success quickly, and in 1910 Rolex was the first luxury watch in the world to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision.
So what is it that makes a Rolex watch stand out? There are many luxury watches on the market these days and some people find it hard to choose which luxury watch to buy. The thing about Rolex watches is that they are timeless. A Rolex watch is the real deal. Rolex watches are often passed down from generation to generation. They are an investment, they are a status symbol and they are indeed, luxury.
The first Rolex wristwatch came on to the market in the early 1900s. Since then, and yes Rolex is almost 120 years old, there have been numerous styles of Rolex watches, luxury watches for men and women. The original design for Rolex was very similar to the Rolex Oyster watch, which is still being designed today, and is one of the more popular Rolex watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men is one of the more popular designs.
Here are some of Rolex innovations:
The Rolex Datejust, the first luxury watch with an automatically changing date on the dial. 1945.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the first waterproof luxury watch to a depth of 100 metres. 1953.
The Rolex GMT Master, the first luxury watch to show two time zones at the same time. 1954.
The Rolex Day Date, first luxury watch that automatically change day and date on the dial. 1956.
Rolex watches are made of gold, platinum and stainless steel, some are embedded in with precious stones and diamonds, and all are completely and utterly precise. Rolex pride themselves on their cutting edge technology and while the designs have not changed that much - well, they have got a lot bolder and a lot more striking and stylish - the technology has become a lot more high-tech.
Rolex watches are largely seen as men’s watches, although there is a large and magnificent range of Rolex watches for women. There are also many women who choose to wear Rolex watches for men. Rolex watches for men come in a wide variety - Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Day Date, Roles Sky Dweller, Rolex Sea Dweller, Rolex Air King and many more. You can find a new Rolex in a luxury watch store online or you can buy a second hand or gently used Rolex from a reputable store online. There is a wide range of Rolex watches for men and it is a good idea to do your research carefully.
So how does one choose the right Rolex watch? Well, you need to identify your budget first of all. If you have an unlimited budget, well, look for a fabulous vintage Rolex watch. If you are looking at an entry level Rolex - and remember, all Rolex watches are going to be an investment - then take a look at the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men. But spend a bit of time online, looking at the various styles, and finding the style for you.
There are a lot of Rolex watches for sale, mostly because there is such a demand for a Rolex watch and in particular, a gold Rolex watch. If you cannot find the specific Rolex that you want, it is not a bad idea to hold out. Wait for it to come on to the market. Remember, a Rolex watch is a watch you can wear for life. You want the one that really suits your lifestyle.
Saying that, there are many people who own more than one Rolex watch. Rolex watches for men are very often collected, or are collector’s items. If you are considering entering the luxury watch market, remember your luxury watch, and in particular a gold Rolex, is an investment. You can choose to wear your Rolex watch - and we think you should - but you can also choose to put it away safely.
Rolex watches are such good watches, beautiful to look at, and of course, they serve a purpose. The Rolex Sea Dweller DeepSea has gone to great depths under the ocean, and continues to do so. They are the chosen watch for sportsmen and sportswomen, for adventurers and for explorers. And they always look stylish.
When you see somebody wearing a Rolex sports watch, a man or a woman, you pretty much know that the wearer has ‘made it.’ So many politicians and hugely successful business people choose to wear Rolex watches. Athletes and celebrities wear Rolex watches. James Bond wears a Rolex! And you can wear a Rolex too. Buying a Rolex watch is not impossible and you just need to look at the Rolex watches for sale. You can find a Rolex in your price range, hopefully, and remember, it is a luxury watch for life. And it is a luxury watch that you can one day pass on to your children too.
There are probably more Rolex watches for men on the market, only because there is a much larger variety of male Rolex watches. Look for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men as a really gorgeous, stylish and luxurious Rolex, but also a wonderful gold Rolex that is affordable.
Some Rolex watch fanatics want new Rolexes, some want vintage. You do need to do a fair amount of research to find vintage Rolex watches for men but they can be found online and in specialist stores.
The thing with a Rolex watch is to always buy from a reputable dealer and to ensure that your Rolex watch comes with the right certificates and warranties. If you are considering a Rolex, remember this. A Rolex is a status symbol. It is a luxury watch, a magnificent watch and a super stylish watch. It is a watch that does put you on ‘another level’. It is a watch that people will always admire. But most importantly, a Rolex watch is a watch that will last you for a lifetime. And is a watch that can be in your family for generations to come.
Features of Rolex Watches
Rolex, since its inception in 1908, has brought various innovative technological revolution to the wristwatch industry and is still evolving. Rolex, which is popular as a mechanical watch also in Japan, has value, functional beauty and reliability supported by the high technical force of skilled technicians is not found in other brands.
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Stainless steel
As a Brand of quality, Rolex Company usually creates its watches using high-quality non-corrosion steel, 904L Stainless Steel, that no other brand uses. Unlike the 316L which is widely used by other brands, 904L steel is very durable and shinier.
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Caliber
Although it’s hidden by the impermeable case, Rolex watches have been equipped with perpetual movements for years. Of which have been greatly celebrated by the watch wearers following its Chronometric performance. Recently, anyhow, the renowned Swiss brand was able to introduce its new movement- Caliber 3255, which is believed to even surpass the set COSC level of Chronometric precision.
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Oyster Case
Recognized as the first impermeable case in the world, Oyster case is one of the largest milestones of Rolex which was invented in 1926. The Rolex Oyster diver watches are guaranteed to have a water resistance of up to 3,900 meters.
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Triplock Crown Seal
Various Rolex sports watches have been fitted with a triplock winding crown seal which helps enhance the waterproofness of the watch. This system, natheless, is fitted in the winding crown’s tube, thus, is only visible after unscrewing the winding crown.